HENSCHEL

[Remains standing and looks at FABIG with an expression of slow recollection. Simply and calmly.] Who are you?

FABIG

[Alertly.] I buy rags, waste paper, furniture, cast off clothes, anythin' that happens to be aroun'.

HENSCHEL

[After a long glance, good-naturedly but with decision.] Out with the fellow!

FABIG withdraws with an embarrassed smile.

HENSCHEL

[Takes off his top-hat and wipes his forehead and neck with a manicoloured handkerchief. Thereupon, he places his hat on the table and speaks toward the door of the next room:] Girl, where are you?

HANNE